Angela Merkel and Xi Jinping had a phone call today. The Global Times suggests that "Germany, EU" shall "cooperate with China to bring more certainty, stability to world". Perhaps the Chinese Communist Party could take the first step and stop its rule by fear at home and abroad?
The leader of the liberal Free Democratic Party of Germany (FDP) Christian Lindner @c_lindner is right: there can’t be business as usual now that Hong Kong’s 🇭🇰 democracy has been choked off by the CCP. Germany 🇩🇪 & EU 🇪🇺 need to abandon their completely failed China 🇨🇳 policy.
Beijing’s crackdown in Xinjiang has separated thousands of children from their parents, new report claims. CNN found two of them. (1/2)
https://t.co/44RMlm1RFE
When I drafted the #GenocideAmendment for @DavidAltonHL we couldn't have dreamed it would snowball into the campaign it has. We have secured massive wins.
Too many to thank, but here's an attempt: above all @MahmutRahima for her courage and witness! Then @ipacglobal...
To unite the diasporic HKers community, consolidating our beliefs and visions is the crucial first step.
Join us: https://t.co/UIXV9Sn1Au
#StandWithHongKong
The problem with the Sino-British Joint Declaration is that there is no one to enforce it once China breaks the rules. HKers are basically just given a promise by a government who has zero credibility and a long history of murdering its people.
Finally!
But 4 sanctioned officials is just not enough. The EU should sanction the Chinese leadership on a much broader scale (e.g. the whole Central Commitee) to put real pressure on the CCP leaders and achieve some policy changes.
Just-in: In a tight 2895-1 vote, the NPC passed a measure to make Hong Kong's democracy more like Beijing's.
ICYMI - Chris Patten said: This is "the biggest step so far to obliterate Hong Kong's aspirations for greater democracy under the rule of law."
https://t.co/Dn7XzIODux
China breaks the Sino British Joint Declaration for the umpteenth time this year.
All the while Britain has cowered, failing to propose a single measure to hold them to account for it.
The future of Hong Kong election will be under the Beijing-styled democracy. No more people‘s voices in the Legislative Council, but only the “Patriots”.
NEW: An independent report by more than 50 experts across the world in human rights, war crimes, and international law argues that Beijing is violating every provision in the UN's Genocide Convention in Xinjiang. https://t.co/yw4xG4Gnej
On Sunday, over 30 Hongkongers and Berlin residents held a solidarity rally for the 47 Hong Kong democrats arrested under the security law. Photos: Cmw Boni.
Today on #IWD2021 we would like to honour the bravery of 8 outstanding female leaders, now in custody.
Carol Ng Man-yee
Gwyneth Ho Kwai-lam
Helena Wong Pik-wan
Tiffany Yuen Ka-wai
Prince Wong Ji-yuet
Winnie Yu Wai-ming
Claudia Mo
Clarisse Yeung
Their courage is an inspiration.